Award

Paper and Paper supplies

ST HELENS COLLEGE

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11 Feb 2026 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Paper and Paper supplies" contract, facilitated by St Helens College, targets suppliers within the "Printing paper" and "Photocopier paper" categories. The college, located in St. Helens, England, completed the contract award phase for a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Premier Paper Group Ltd was awarded the contract on 19th January 2026, with the contract period commencing on 2nd February 2026 and concluding on 1st February 2030. This procurement is focused on delivering goods within the North West region of the United Kingdom, with the total contract value amounting to £31,806.19.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale suppliers specialising in office supplies such as printing and photocopier paper. Although the procurement process is selective, businesses capable of engaging in framework agreements are positioned well to benefit from similar opportunities. The five-year duration and consistent need for paper supplies offer suppliers a stable income stream, allowing companies like Premier Paper Group Ltd to reinforce their market presence in the educational sector across the North West region.

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Notice Title

Paper and Paper supplies

Notice Description

Supply of copier paper and specialist paper for printing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-740750aa-82e4-410a-a9df-7ac8894d9b2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b494e58f-fe8c-4d94-814e-66cd24fb81a9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30197630 - Printing paper

30197643 - Photocopier paper

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,806 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,806 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST. HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1PP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PREMIER PAPER GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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